Prepare against Jiri Tuma
FM · Czechia · World #6,166 classical · FIDE ID 318337
When preparing against Jiri Tuma, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 13.5% over 37 games.
Our database contains 485 games by Jiri Tuma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jiri Tuma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiri Tuma before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,242 | 2,326 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 485 | 138 | 220 | 127 | 28.5% |
| As White | 243 | 73 | 108 | 62 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 242 | 65 | 112 | 65 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiri Tuma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiri Tuma's side.
First moves as White (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 207 | 85.2% | 53.9% |
| d4 | 27 | 11.1% | 40.7% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.1% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Tuma usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Tuma usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Tuma usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 40.7% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Tuma usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Tuma usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Tuma usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 87 | 70.7% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 23 | 18.7% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.9% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.1% | 40.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 72.4% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 18.4% | 57.1% |
| b5 | 7 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
Jiri Tuma's chess games
All 485 games by Jiri Tuma in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 138 wins, 220 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian | 36 | 10/16/10 | 27.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 3/10/5 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 37 | 5/17/15 | 13.5% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 4/13/6 | 17.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 1/12/1 | 7.1% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| B38 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Janis Klovans | 2,446 | Pardubice Czech Open | C98 |
| Jan 2004 | David Kanovsky | 2,390 | chT2d-CZE 0405 | B41 |
| Sep 2005 | Tomas Kulhanek | 2,389 | Havlickuv Brod Open A | B01 |
| Jul 2009 | Roman Khaetsky | 2,386 | Pardubice Czech Open A | B01 |
| Sep 2004 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,378 | Havlickuv Brod Vysocina Open | D47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U14 | 2000 | 26 | 14.5 | 1,839 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2002 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,937 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 1997 | 17 | 10 | 2,230 |
| Pardubice Open A | 2006 | 14 | 6 | 2,330 |
| chT2D-CZE 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| Olomouc Ave Kontakt Cup | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,281 |
| Olomouc Proclient Cup IM A | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiri Tuma's chess games?
485 games by Jiri Tuma, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Jiri Tuma has played.
What does Jiri Tuma play on the first move as White?
Across 243 games with White in our database, Jiri Tuma opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiri Tuma answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...b5 (9% of games).
What openings does Jiri Tuma play as White?
As White, Jiri Tuma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiri Tuma play as Black?
As Black, Jiri Tuma most often plays: Slav Defense (37 games, 13.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Scotch Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Jiri Tuma's FIDE rating?
Jiri Tuma is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Jiri Tuma played?
Our database contains 485 games by Jiri Tuma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 220 draws, 127 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiri Tuma?
485 games by Jiri Tuma reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.